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Entries from October 2008

Grace Baptist Soccer Team Wins Two Non-League Starts

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

left: Lee Nichols & right: Adam Bailey The boys’ soccer team of Grace Baptist Christian Academy of Attleboro posted a pair of non-league victories last week in preparation for the 2008 Massachusetts Association of Christian School championship tournament. The Centurions overpowered host New England Christian Academy of Swansea, 6-2, and followed up by blitzing Hartford [...]

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Holiday Spirit At The Harvest Craft Fair

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

From left to right: Adam Bacon, Morgan Roberts, Zachary Silva, Drew Peters and Hugh O’Donnell are excited to help with the chocolate lovers gift basket. Submitted Photo The community is invited to attend Mullein Hill Christian Academy’s Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fair will be held [...]

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St. John the Evangelist Parish in Attleboro hosts “Less than a Carnival More than a Picnic”

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

“Less than a Carnival More than a Picnic” was the theme for a day of fun at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Attleboro. The well-attended event was a great opportunity for the parishioners and their families to relax and spend some time together outside of Mass. Volunteers barbequed and assisted at the raffle tables, [...]

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BROWN ENDORSED BY ATTLEBORO CITY COUNCILORS

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

(Picture with Attleboro City Council Members – Left to Right: Brian Kirby, Frank Cook, George Spatcher – former City Councilor, State Senator Scott Brown, George Ross, and Walter Thibodeau) ATTLEBORO, MA – State Senator Scott Brown continues to attract significant support and is proud to announce the endorsement of several members of the Attleboro City [...]

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Grebien: Top administrators would pay 25% health co-pay

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Pawtucket – Mayoral candidate and City Councilor Don Grebien announced today that, if elected on Nov. 4, upon taking office he would immediately institute a 25 percent medical co-pay share for non-classified members of his administration and non-union classified personnel. Grebien said the changes are within the mayor’s authority over the appointive jobs, which are [...]

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Sen. James Timilty (D Bristol-Norfolk) is concerned about the impact on the proposed $1B in state budget cuts

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Walpole, MA – Sen. James Timilty (D Bristol-Norfolk) is concerned about the impact on the proposed $1B in state budget cuts, especially the reductions in elderly programs. “In difficult fiscal times we all share in the reality that certain budget cuts are necessary,” Timilty said, ” but I am very disappointed that elder services and [...]

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Kismif Preschool Visits Plainville Fire Department

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Plainville – Kismif Preschool visits the Plainville Fire Department on Thursday October 23rd.  Pictured left to right: Ms. McEvoy, Collin McEvoy, Dillon Lightbody, Colin Lightbody, Anne Pearl, Josh Hill, Benton Dion, Jeffrey Hill and John Pearl.  Left Picture: Anne Pearl takes a turn holding  the hose with the help of Lt. J.R. Skinner.  Right Picture: [...]

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EPOCH Hosts Story Time

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Providence’s PJ Library, coordinated by the Bureau of Jewish Education of Rhode Island, led story time at EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard on Thursday. The hour was filled with fun games and book readings. EPOCH resident Phyllis Datz, pictured here, participated in the event by reading books to a few of the children who [...]

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Kyle P. Heagney Endorses James E. Timilty

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments

It is with pleasure that I support Senator James E. Timilty. I am especially grateful for his steadfast leadership and his sincere concern for the common good of our Commonwealth. He has worked hard to gain the confidence and respect of his constituents. He has certainly earned mine. Senator Timilty is a considerate and dependable [...]

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Kim Allard Endorses Jim Timilty

October 27th, 2008 · No Comments

To the Editor,  State Senator Jim Timilty is up for re-election this year and I want to express one of the many reasons why he will be getting my vote. Of the many issues facing our state today, one of the biggest concerns of mine has been the protection of the families in my community. Fortunately, we have [...]

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